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As one of the few Japanese automakers that joined the world market in producing and selling different automobiles in America, the Mazda Motor Corporation or more commonly known as Mazda has established itself in foreign lands. Started in Japan as Toyo Cork Kogyo Co., Ltd, in 1920, Mazda is now part of the third largest automaker Ford. With different brands that is already in the Americal market starting with RX-2 followed by the Familia-based 1200 and R100 for the compact, the Capella-based 616 and RX-2 for the midsize, and the 1800 for the full-size, the Mazda slowly capture good sales. The Miata and the RX series became very successful and became the best selling sports compact car for years.

Parts have also come a long way together with each model Mazda produced, each having their own purpose for either the performance or safety of the vehicle. One of these is the Mazda pillars.Mazda pillars are bars that are located at the upper side of the vehicle separating the front and read window, windshield, at the rear glass of the vehicle. These pillars support the vehicle's roof.

In the automotive world, there are several types of side pillars: A-pillar, B-pillar, C-pillar, and D-pillar for longer vehicles. The A-pillar is located at the front of the vehicle at either side of the windshield and usually at the front of the driver. The B-pillar is located between the side of the driver and the rear passenger. Also supports the roof of the vehicle, the B-pillar separates the front window and the rear window. The C-pillar is located at the rear of the vehicle either on the rear windshield or the rear window. For longer vehicle, the D-pillar is added to support more windows.

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